OTDR Smart SFP

Applications
• Physical layer fiber network monitoring
• Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet fiber network maintenance
• Detect fiber tapping for optical network security applications

Features Benefits
MSA Compliant Achieves the uniformity in equipment and allows interoperability in a variety of
switches and converters.
Gigabit/Fast Ethernet Allows for connectivity to either the legacy 100Base-FX or 1000Base-LX fiber links
Dual speed
Single Fiber Doubles the optical fiber plant capacity for data transport
Integrated OTDR Ability to detect, locate and report the optical fiber faults; the SFP automatically
switches to OTDR mode upon the disruption or failure to connect of the data link
Reflection Immune Resolves self-reflection from an open connector or other reflectors and increases the
Operation probability of detection
Link Birth Certificate Save the cost per install, easily record the link length during installation
Read OTDR through Allows the network administrator to gain the OTDR data remotely, through standard
SNMP, Web and CLI protocol from the Network Management System
Automatically detect, Reduce the operating cost and Mean-Time-To-Repair (MTTR), quickly dispatching the
store, and report right team for the right problem

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TN-SFP-BC55-x Series
SFP with Integrated Network Monitoring Capability
OTDR SFP, 1000Base-LX/100Base-FX Single Fiber Single Mode

The TN-SFP-BC55-x is an intelligent device in Small Form Factor (SFP) Ordering Information
with integrated OTDR (Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer) function. As a
part of Transition Networks Smart SFP family, it offers the simple way of
assessment or monitoring the status of the physical fiber infrastructure. Simplex
The deployment of this capability could be in a single-ended manner, or TN-SFP-BC55-I
SFP w/OTDR 1000Base-LX/100Base-FX
both ends as required. 1550nm single fiber single mode (LC)
Transition Networks switches, NIDs and Media converters* have started [40km/24.9mi.,] Link Budget: 20.0dB
to offer the function of monitoring and reporting the fiber fault by simply plugging in the TN-SFP-BC55-x optical TN-SFP-BC55
SFP w/ Reflection Immune Operation,
transceivers. Whenever a disconnect or breakage occurs in the fiber connected to one of the Transition Networks 1000Base-LX/100Base-FX, 1550nm single fiber
devices equipped with TN-SFP-BC55-x, the device can automatically alert the loss of signal or distance to the fault single mode (SC) [40km/24.9mi.,]
to the IT administrator. Link Budget: 20.0dB

Applications include: Gigabit Ethernet Switches & Routers, Fast Ethernet Switches and Routers, Business Class Note: Other wavelengths, Duplex, and other
Service, and Center Office Cross-Connect. distance options are available upon request.

Major Benefits include: small footprint with integrated network monitoring, single wavelength operation in legacy
and UPC connector networks, physical layer fault detection, distributed remote fiber monitoring, and no additional
special equipment is necessary. *Note: Supported by S4224 and S3290
Series currently

Features Specifications
Standards IEEE 802.3
• 1.25Gbps/125Mbps bi-directional data
IEEE 802.3z
link
Dimensions Width: 0.52” [13 mm]
• Compliant with 1000Base-LX & Depth: 2.18” [55 mm]
100Base-FX Height: 0.33” [8 mm]
Power Input 3.3V
• Single +3.3V Power Supply
Environment Operating: -20°C to +70°C
• RoHS Compliant Storage: -40°C to +85°C

• MSA Compliant Compliance IEC 60825-1, FDA CDRH 21-CFR 1040.10

Class 1
• Integrated OTDR (Optical Time-Domain Warranty 1 Year
Reflectometer) function
• Integrated Reflection Immune Operation
– Any Network Type
• SFF-8472 Digital Diagnostic Function
(DMI)
• 55 dB Dynamic Range for the OTDR
• Dead Zone of 30 meters or less
• Resolution of 10 meters or Better
• Accuracy of 50 meters or Better

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